Every two years, the Program Delivery Council (PDC) is required to take a survey about our block schedule. This is part of the process set up with the teachers' union (Bellevue Education Association or BEA) to get their approval to keep it in place. PDC has made this really easy this year, thanks to Eric Dawes and Al Garman, by putting the survey on-line. Click on the link below to complete the survey.
Please review the background information of why the survey is required. The only change being recommended (which would be effective next year) is changing the release time on Wednesdays from 12:40 to 12:30.
At the bottom of the page is place to create a profile for login to take the survey. Be assured that this information is strictly confidential, and is only needed to verify results. You must log-in before taking the survey. The survey takes less than five minutes. The deadline for the survey is February 15th, so do it today!
The website for the survey is: http://www.cfmm.com/sites/NewportHS/SurveyStart.asp?SID=79
FYI - question #3 - NEVAC courses are two-period block career classes offered at high schools throughout the area. NHS offers Culinary Arts, CISCO & Teaching Academy. Other schools offer Auto Shop and other vocational programs. They are open to eleventh and twelfth graders. Full information is available at www.nevac.org
Thanks for your time,
Julie Rooney
Newport PTSA Liaison Class of 2011
Friday, January 25, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Class of 2011-January Events
Wasn't Tuesday a lot of fun? Lessons learned:
- Listen to the radio for school delays or cancellations, or check network websites. King 5 does a good job of school updates.
- The district website also has updated info http://www.schoolreport.org
- If your streets are impassable, don't leave the house, even if the school is open. Just write a note explaining lateness/absence.
On to the news of the day:
Newport Fastpitch 2008! (saw this today)
Anyone who is interested in going out for the 2008 NHS Fastpitch team, please attend the pre-season player interest meeting, run by the captains, to be held Wednesday, Jan. 16th outside the girls' locker room at 3:30pm. There is also a parent meeting run by the head coach that night at 7pm in the library, Players are invited as well.
Study for finals and have some cocoa! Link Crew are available to help your student study for finals. They will start Thursday January 17th from 3:30 until 7:00 in the Commons.
Meet the Principal!Come to the January 23rd PTA meeting at 7:00 pm in the Library. Our new principal, Tom Duenwald, will be there to meet you and talk about his vision for our school.
Open House!
Join friends, neighbors, alums, and the community to celebrate the remodeled Newport High School! Mark January 30th on your calendar, and plan on coming to the school for a tour. Doors open at 3:30, tours start at 4:00 and leave every 30 minutes until 6:30. Lots of food will be provided, and lots of opportunity to chat.
Many students are needed to lead tours and provide directions. If your child is asked, or needs additional community service hours, send them to the office to sign up to be a guide. Everyone will be paired up and given full directions.
Information flyer available at http://www.bsd405.org/Portals/0/aboutBSD/NewsandEvents/NHSGrandOpeningUpdate.pdf
Education RoadshowScheduled for the night after the tours of the new building is the second Education Roadshow, titled "Help Your Student Learn." The evening will feature a keynote speech from Dr. John Bransford of the UW Life Center followed by breakout sessions where parents can learn cool ways to use the information on the Curriculum Web to enhance student learning.
Bellevue's Next Bond IssueYes, *our* school is built, but there are many more still to be rebuilt/remodeled. Watch for full details about the Bond Issue in the upcoming issue of the PTSA newsletter, Knightline. Tyee is among the schools targeted for reconstruction with this bond, which goes before the voters on March 11.
Focus Day Buses!Please mark your calendars - PTA Focus Day in Olympia - Wednesday February 13th - An Opportunity to Make a Difference.
"Focus Day" is an event sponsored annually by the Washington State PTA. On Focus Day (this year it's Wednesday February 13), citizens from all over Washington State converge on the state capitol in Olympia and meet face-to-face with their legislators to advocate for laws benefiting our children. The large numbers of parents (and students) who participate annually in this event send a very powerful message to our legislators, and this really does make a difference!
Reflections Exhibit
Like student art? Visit Crossroads Mall Tuesday, January 15 through Saturday, January 19 to check out all the Reflections finalists from across the district. This year there are entries from all but two schools. Even Robinswood students are represented!! Kudos to our own Reflections Chair, Al Garman, for all his great work this year.
Study Strategies Workshop
Want to improve your study skills and habits? Want to take a new approach to your second semester classes? Newport teachers will be offering a free three-part study skills workshop for students. This workshop is open to the first thirty students that sign up in the main office. The workshops will be held on Thursdays January 31st, February 7th, and February 14th from 3-4pm. Topics will include organization and time management, reading and writing strategies, test taking tips, note-taking methods, and more!
Driving Schools (for those spring & summer birthdays)
Defensive Driving School - located in Factoria. Attached is a registration form reflecting a $25 discount off of the ($525 fee). You must use this form. Additionally, they will make a $25 donation to the Class of 2011http://www.driving-school.com.
Swerve Driver Training - Swerve also gives the Newport PTSA a small donation for every registrant without forms. Just tell the Class of 2011. http://www.goswerve.com
Sears Driving School http://www.searsdrivingschools.com
911 Driver Training http://www.911drivingschool.com/bellevue/index.html
Julie Rooney
Newport PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
- Listen to the radio for school delays or cancellations, or check network websites. King 5 does a good job of school updates.
- The district website also has updated info http://www.schoolreport.org
- If your streets are impassable, don't leave the house, even if the school is open. Just write a note explaining lateness/absence.
On to the news of the day:
Newport Fastpitch 2008! (saw this today)
Anyone who is interested in going out for the 2008 NHS Fastpitch team, please attend the pre-season player interest meeting, run by the captains, to be held Wednesday, Jan. 16th outside the girls' locker room at 3:30pm. There is also a parent meeting run by the head coach that night at 7pm in the library, Players are invited as well.
Study for finals and have some cocoa! Link Crew are available to help your student study for finals. They will start Thursday January 17th from 3:30 until 7:00 in the Commons.
Meet the Principal!Come to the January 23rd PTA meeting at 7:00 pm in the Library. Our new principal, Tom Duenwald, will be there to meet you and talk about his vision for our school.
Open House!
Join friends, neighbors, alums, and the community to celebrate the remodeled Newport High School! Mark January 30th on your calendar, and plan on coming to the school for a tour. Doors open at 3:30, tours start at 4:00 and leave every 30 minutes until 6:30. Lots of food will be provided, and lots of opportunity to chat.
Many students are needed to lead tours and provide directions. If your child is asked, or needs additional community service hours, send them to the office to sign up to be a guide. Everyone will be paired up and given full directions.
Information flyer available at http://www.bsd405.org/Portals/0/aboutBSD/NewsandEvents/NHSGrandOpeningUpdate.pdf
Education RoadshowScheduled for the night after the tours of the new building is the second Education Roadshow, titled "Help Your Student Learn." The evening will feature a keynote speech from Dr. John Bransford of the UW Life Center followed by breakout sessions where parents can learn cool ways to use the information on the Curriculum Web to enhance student learning.
Bellevue's Next Bond IssueYes, *our* school is built, but there are many more still to be rebuilt/remodeled. Watch for full details about the Bond Issue in the upcoming issue of the PTSA newsletter, Knightline. Tyee is among the schools targeted for reconstruction with this bond, which goes before the voters on March 11.
Focus Day Buses!Please mark your calendars - PTA Focus Day in Olympia - Wednesday February 13th - An Opportunity to Make a Difference.
"Focus Day" is an event sponsored annually by the Washington State PTA. On Focus Day (this year it's Wednesday February 13), citizens from all over Washington State converge on the state capitol in Olympia and meet face-to-face with their legislators to advocate for laws benefiting our children. The large numbers of parents (and students) who participate annually in this event send a very powerful message to our legislators, and this really does make a difference!
Reflections Exhibit
Like student art? Visit Crossroads Mall Tuesday, January 15 through Saturday, January 19 to check out all the Reflections finalists from across the district. This year there are entries from all but two schools. Even Robinswood students are represented!! Kudos to our own Reflections Chair, Al Garman, for all his great work this year.
Study Strategies Workshop
Want to improve your study skills and habits? Want to take a new approach to your second semester classes? Newport teachers will be offering a free three-part study skills workshop for students. This workshop is open to the first thirty students that sign up in the main office. The workshops will be held on Thursdays January 31st, February 7th, and February 14th from 3-4pm. Topics will include organization and time management, reading and writing strategies, test taking tips, note-taking methods, and more!
Driving Schools (for those spring & summer birthdays)
Defensive Driving School - located in Factoria. Attached is a registration form reflecting a $25 discount off of the ($525 fee). You must use this form. Additionally, they will make a $25 donation to the Class of 2011http://www.driving-school.com.
Swerve Driver Training - Swerve also gives the Newport PTSA a small donation for every registrant without forms. Just tell the Class of 2011. http://www.goswerve.com
Sears Driving School http://www.searsdrivingschools.com
911 Driver Training http://www.911drivingschool.com/bellevue/index.html
Julie Rooney
Newport PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Welcome to a new year!
Welcome to a new year! The end of the semester is coming up, along with our first finals. Check the daily bulletin for the finals schedule for January 23rd-25thhttp://schools.bsd405.org/nhs/homepage/
Schedules for second semester will be handed out Wednesday, January 16th
No School - Monday, January 21st – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
No School - Monday, January 28th – Professional Day
Junior Class “Sponsored” Potluck:
Wednesday, January 9th The Jr. Class will be hosting a potluck (with entertainment!) on Wednesday, January 9th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. No need to be a Junior to attend the potluck. All are welcome!
$4 w/ASB, $5 w/o ASB, $1 if you bring a dish! Tickets will be sold at lunch. (Why is there a cost? Junior student leaders must pay for Prom and Graduation – the money collected at thepotluck will go towards these events.)
Baseball Parent Meeting:
Mandatory Parent/Player meeting for all potential Newport High School Baseball players and their parents on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the Newport Commons. Call Debbie Romero at 425.641.9059 if you have any questions. Visit http://www.newportbaseball.com for information on the program.
Meet the New Principal
Come to the PTA meeting on January 23rd 7:00 p.m. in the library where we expect to have our new principal, Tom Duenwald. There will also be a presentation on Knight Valor, always a source of many questions for Freshman students and parents.
Mark your Calendar Open House, January 30th
Finally, the remodel is done, and we are throwing a big party! Mark you calendar for January 30th. There will be an orientation, food, tours, food, information, food, good neighbors, food . . . You get the idea. More information to follow regarding the schedule for the evening!
Education Roadshow 7:00 p.m. Performing Arts Center (PAC) at NHS
Did you notice that the Open House is on the same day as the Education Roadshow? Not a coincidence. We wanted to make your life easier, and make it more convenient for you to get both events. The evening program will explore the mind of your child by a leading expert on the subject. Dr. John Bransford, lead researcher on the book "How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School," will deliver the keynote address. Parents will then attend breakout sessions by grade level to learn strategies for helping students at home and cover a variety oftopics, including the new curriculum web.
The Education Roadshow is sponsored by the Bellevue Schools Foundation, the Bellevue PTSA Council, Bellevue Quality Schools, the Bellevue School District, and the Bellevue School Board.
Upcoming February Dates:
· Week of February 4th – pre-registration during English classes for 9th-11th graders
· 8th Grade Parent Information Night: Tuesday, February 5th 7:00 p.m. Performing Arts Center – Please pass this date on to incoming parents from Tyee, Tillicum and private schools (students that reside within the school boundaries).
· All-School Parent Registration Information Night, Tuesday, February 12th 7:00 p.m. Performing Arts Center
· Follies Try-outs, February 13th & 14th
· Spring Sports Paperwork Due: Friday, February 15th
What if it snows?
Please listen to the radio or television stations for updates and check the website www.schoolreport.org
Julie Rooney
Newport PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
Schedules for second semester will be handed out Wednesday, January 16th
No School - Monday, January 21st – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
No School - Monday, January 28th – Professional Day
Junior Class “Sponsored” Potluck:
Wednesday, January 9th The Jr. Class will be hosting a potluck (with entertainment!) on Wednesday, January 9th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. No need to be a Junior to attend the potluck. All are welcome!
$4 w/ASB, $5 w/o ASB, $1 if you bring a dish! Tickets will be sold at lunch. (Why is there a cost? Junior student leaders must pay for Prom and Graduation – the money collected at thepotluck will go towards these events.)
Baseball Parent Meeting:
Mandatory Parent/Player meeting for all potential Newport High School Baseball players and their parents on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the Newport Commons. Call Debbie Romero at 425.641.9059 if you have any questions. Visit http://www.newportbaseball.com for information on the program.
Meet the New Principal
Come to the PTA meeting on January 23rd 7:00 p.m. in the library where we expect to have our new principal, Tom Duenwald. There will also be a presentation on Knight Valor, always a source of many questions for Freshman students and parents.
Mark your Calendar Open House, January 30th
Finally, the remodel is done, and we are throwing a big party! Mark you calendar for January 30th. There will be an orientation, food, tours, food, information, food, good neighbors, food . . . You get the idea. More information to follow regarding the schedule for the evening!
Education Roadshow 7:00 p.m. Performing Arts Center (PAC) at NHS
Did you notice that the Open House is on the same day as the Education Roadshow? Not a coincidence. We wanted to make your life easier, and make it more convenient for you to get both events. The evening program will explore the mind of your child by a leading expert on the subject. Dr. John Bransford, lead researcher on the book "How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School," will deliver the keynote address. Parents will then attend breakout sessions by grade level to learn strategies for helping students at home and cover a variety oftopics, including the new curriculum web.
The Education Roadshow is sponsored by the Bellevue Schools Foundation, the Bellevue PTSA Council, Bellevue Quality Schools, the Bellevue School District, and the Bellevue School Board.
Upcoming February Dates:
· Week of February 4th – pre-registration during English classes for 9th-11th graders
· 8th Grade Parent Information Night: Tuesday, February 5th 7:00 p.m. Performing Arts Center – Please pass this date on to incoming parents from Tyee, Tillicum and private schools (students that reside within the school boundaries).
· All-School Parent Registration Information Night, Tuesday, February 12th 7:00 p.m. Performing Arts Center
· Follies Try-outs, February 13th & 14th
· Spring Sports Paperwork Due: Friday, February 15th
What if it snows?
Please listen to the radio or television stations for updates and check the website www.schoolreport.org
Julie Rooney
Newport PTSA Class of 2011 Liaison
http://newport-ptsa-2011.blogspot.com/
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